Increase of Pedestrians & Cyclists Injured by Distracted Drivers

Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center have identified
a startling increase in the number of pedestrians and cyclists who were
struck and killed by distracted drivers on roadways across the U.S. The
study looked at pedestrian and cyclist deaths caused by distracted drivers
between 2005 and 2010 and found that pedestrian deaths increased from
344 to 500, close to a 50 percent increase. For cyclists, deaths increased
almost 30 percent, from 56 in 2005 to 73 in 2010.

Distracted driving is described as any action that takes a driver’s
attention away from the task of operating a motor vehicle, and can include
anything from texting while driving to eating behind the wheel to conversing
with other passengers in the car. In particular, texting while driving
has come under significant scrutiny in recent years, as some studies have
shown that this act can be just as dangerous as driving under the influence
of alcohol.

If you have been injured in a
car accident caused by a distracted driver, or if you lost a loved one to this dangerous
behavior, it is essential that the responsible party is held accountable
for the devastating effects of their negligence. To take action against
a distracted driver in Austin, contact the legal team at the Law Offices
of Vic Feazell, P.C., today by calling (512) 710-0931 and let us put our
considerable experience to work for you.